On September 8, 2015, Governor Snyder signed into law House Bill 4193, making it easier for Michigan drivers to avoid a DUI arrest. According to the new law, during a traffic stop you may now show a police officer an electronic proof of insurance on your phone. This electronic proof of…
As drunk drivers become less common on our roads, resulting in a loss of revenue to the government, the government has decided to focus on a new public enemy: drugged driving. Americans are becoming a society of medicated persons and many of those medications may affect driving. Soon, the anti-drunk…
Michigan shares a rather large border with Canada and so it is very common for Michigan residents to travel to Canada for both business and pleasure. Being convicted of even a single instance of drunk driving can complicate such travel. According to an excellent In and Out of Canada Article…
It is well known that the legal limit in Michigan is .08. This means if the police breath, blood or urine test show that you are at or above .08, you can be convicted of DUI in Michigan – even if you are driving perfectly well! It is not unlawful…
How to Beat a DUI in Michigan If you are facing drunk driving charges in Michigan, you might wonder if it is even possible to beat a DUI charge. The best defense attorneys know that the answer to this question is an enthusiastic yes! Facing a DUI/OWI is never fun.…
Despite some current summer-like temperatures the summer has ended, and the boats are being winterized and stored for the year. This is also the time some of the numbers for this past seasons boating under the influence statistics come out. Michigan is clearly a boating destination for locals and vacationers,…
License Confiscated by Police What Is Implied Consent? How to Get Your License Back License Confiscated by Police In Michigan, the law provides that when you are arrested for drunk driving your plastic license is destroyed by the arresting officer. He or she then provides you with a paper license.…